The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force

Congressman David R. Obey (D-WI, fifth from left) holds a photo of a U.S.-Flag Laker loading coal at Superior, Wisconsin, that was presented to him to honor his selection as Great Lakes Legislator of the Year in 2000. Superior is in the Congressman's district. Joining him were (left to right) Don Willecke (Western Great Lakes Pilots' Association), Jim Driscoll (Marinette Marine Corporation), Jan and Paul Halverson (Western Great Lakes Pilots' Association), Fred Shusterich (Midwest Energy Resources Company), Davis Helberg (Seaway Port Authority of Duluth), and Adolph Ojard (USS Great Lakes Fleet, Inc.).